LEGAL, a nightclub located in Munich, has initiated a fundraiser to secure the venues future amid unexpected financial challenges.

Recently, LEGAL posted on social media requesting donations, stating that despite hosting numerous successful nights with impressive line-ups and great guests, the club is facing unforeseen financial difficulties.

“Our project is constantly on its financial limit,” the post mentions (translated to English). “To date, weve given the club almost everything – countless hours of work, all our energy, and all for well below minimum wage – out of love for the cause.”

“Weve continually reinvested — in better technology, in the room design, in the sound, in the lighting, in the infrastructure, in the people who support this place, and in a club experience that feels honest and special. But all of this comes at a cost.”

The clubs team expressed that they “could not have foreseen so many major burdens” impacting LEGAL simultaneously, resulting in rent arrears exceeding €23,000, utility bills over €10,000, and an anticipated additional €10,000 from the previous year.

“At the same time, the basic financial burden remains consistently high. Overall, we are currently facing a massive additional financial burden of €44,040," they stated.

So far, the venue has successfully raised over €32,000 through its fundraiser, which will be allocated to cover the club’s operating costs and existing debts.

LEGAL also noted that its rent has permanently increased due to the “index-linked” contract. “We now have our backs against the wall,” they said.

“If we cant cover these costs in the short term, LEGAL will be facing closure. Our ongoing operations are so cost-intensive that, despite increased attendance in 2024 and strong sales, there will simply be virtually no profit left.”